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2510 water pump will not pump water

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Lifting the front works...but it's not foolproof.

On the intake manifold of the 2510 is a black 10mm headed bolt. Remove it (with the engine cool. Remove the front radiator cap and the filler cap under the seat (both of them). Fill the center filler until coolant runs out of the intake manifold. Reinstall the bolt. Then continue to fill until the coolant runs out of the front radiator. Reinstall the front cap...while the coolant level in the radiator is completely full. Then continue to fill the center filler until it's full. Leave the cap off, start the engine. It should bubble a little for a short period of time, then the bubbles will stop. If it doesn't stop bubbling within about a minute, a head gasket is probably leaking (common). Once the bubbling goes away, reisntall the cap and fill the "puke" tank...I like to FILL it (all the way), let the engine run until the fan comes on, shut it off, and leave it be until the next day. THen check the puke tank before starting the engine. If it's overfull...drain (or suck) a little out. If it's low, add a little. If its OUT, there is still air in the system or the system can't hold pressure for some reason (usually head gasket(s) )